In a move that's shaking the foundations of the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have snapped up All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a major trade with the Miami Dolphins, which also sees Minkah Fitzpatrick return to his original team, according to NBC Miami. The swap pits the three-time All-Pro Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith, along with a 2027 seventh-round selection, against the Dolphins' Fitzpatrick and a fifth-round pick for the same year. NBC Miami disclosed that the Steelers have increased Ramsey's salary for the 2025 season to $26.6 million. Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick makes his much-anticipated return to Miami, with a storied record including three All-Pro selections and five Pro Bowl nods to his name.
As reported by The Economic Times, Ramsey had missed Miami's mandatory minicamp earlier this month as the team looked to shuttle him off to another franchise, with Pittsburgh finally sealing the deal; the trade also reunites Jonnu Smith with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, his former coach from their shared tenure with the Tennessee Titans. Jalen Ramsey originally joined the Dolphins back in 2023, a transition year where despite a knee injury that benched him for seven games, he still made his way to the Pro Bowl for the seventh time; his performance in 2024, however, couldn't stave off a Dolphins' playoff miss, and a trade murmurs began to swirl, leading to this latest career chapter. The Economic Times provided stats on Ramsey's tenure in the NFL, recording 24 interceptions, 108 passes defensed, and 534 tackles across 135 games.
On the flip side, The Steel City will say farewell to Fitzpatrick, a dynamic playmaker who, since his arrival in Pittsburgh, has solidified his position as a defensive stalwart, the 28-year-old safety's contract with the Steelers had been extended in June 2022 to a deal worth $73.6 million, affirming his elite status in the league. His upcoming seasons now will have a sunnier backdrop, as he resets with the Dolphins, the team where he first cut his teeth in the NFL. His statistics include 20 interceptions, 54 passes defensed, and 608 tackles, continuing to reflect an impressive career trajectory.
A blockbuster trade between the Steelers and Dolphins will take center stage on Monday Night Football in Week 15. Star players Jalen Ramsey, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and another key player, Smith, will face their former teams in a highly anticipated matchup.
